obsolesce

Meanings

• Verb

  To become outdated or no longer in use.

  - "The floppy disk has largely obsolesced due to the rise of cloud storage."
  - "The old phone model has become obsolete and is no longer supported by the manufacturer."

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Synonyms

elden , go by the wayside , superannuate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obsolesce
relics , relicses , prizes

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Variants

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obsolesce , obsolesced , obsolesces , obsolescing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to fall behind' or 'to be overtaken'. Derived from the Latin obsoleus, meaning 'worn out' or 'fallen behind'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'obsolescence' was first used in the 15th century.

2. The oldest known usage of the word in English is found in the works of Geoffrey Chaucer.

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Related Concepts

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1. obsolescence (technology): The state of being outdated or no longer in use in technology.

2. planned obsolescence: The deliberate design of products to become obsolete after a certain period of time.

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Culture

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In literature, 'obsolescence' is often used to describe outdated ideas, practices, or technologies. In art, it can refer to the intentional use of outdated techniques or styles.

How to Memorize "obsolesce"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock that is no longer ticking, or a phone that no longer receives calls. Imagine the feeling of something being outdated and no longer in use.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with outdated technology, such as a floppy disk or a rotary phone. Think of how these items have become obsolete in today's world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Obsolete By Technology' to remember the meaning of the word.

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